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Welsh

7.4

A breed of cattle from Wales used for milk and meat

noun
/wɛlʃ/

: raza galesa

Examples

An impressive display of memory, but being Welsh, he could have easily gone back to Noah and the Flood.

Fiction book (1999)
In 1977, we hired our first narrowboat from Anglo Welsh at Market Harborough.

Blog text (22)
The Welsh cattle are known for their high milk and beef production.
Farmers in Wales often raise Welsh cattle for their dual-purpose qualities.
The Welsh breed has become popular among livestock breeders for its versatility.

Synonyms

Welsh Black

vsWelsh

1 7.5

A black breed of cattle from Wales raised for both meat and milk

is the general dual-purpose breed without specific color or hardiness emphasis

Compounds

Welsh rabbit

1 6.7

Melted cheese served hot on toast, often with beer or mustard

Welsh corgi

1 3.5

A small, long-bodied dog with short legs and pointed ears used for herding

Welsh rarebit

1 7.9

A hot dish of melted cheese mixed with beer served on toasted bread

Welsh language

1 6.3

A Celtic language spoken in Wales

Welsh pony

1 4.5

A small, strong pony from Wales that is gentle and smart

Pembroke Welsh corgi

1 4.0

A small dog from Wales with a short tail, pointed ears, and short legs

Welsh onion

1 3.1

A plant with long green stems and small white bulbs used in cooking for a mild onion taste

Welsh poppy

1 8.4

A garden flower with pale yellow, showy petals that grows well in shade

Welsh Black

1 7.5

A black breed of cattle from Wales raised for both meat and milk

Welsh terrier

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A small dog with rough fur bred in Wales for hunting

Welsh springer spaniel

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A medium-sized friendly hunting dog with a red and white coat from Wales

Cardigan Welsh corgi

4.9

A small herding dog from Wales with rounded ears, a long tail, short legs, and a strong body

Welsh parsley

8.9

An edible herb people use to flavor salads and cooked food

Welsh comb

8.6

A hair comb with wide teeth from Wales used to untangle curly hair

Surface Forms

Welsh singular

Welshes plural

Etymology

The word Welsh used for the cattle breed simply shows the animal comes from Wales, a name that comes from old English wealh and Wealas meaning 'foreigner'. So a Welsh cow or bull is a breed developed in Wales.